© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Galba S P Q R O B CIV SER
| Bronze | 13.3 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#245087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R O B CIV SER
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.12–14.47 g;Diameter varies: 28–29 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Rome standing on a globe, surrounded by the legend "S P Q R O B CIV SER" which stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus" meaning "The Senate and People of Rome". This design was meant to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman Empire and to promote the idea of Roman supremacy.
